After cuddling together for what felt like a perfect eternity we then packed our things together so Ben's staff could come and collect it later. We then slowly walked through the forest hand in hand talking aimlessly until we got to Ben's scooter.
While we travelled back to Auradon Castle I held Ben closely and snuggled into his strong and broad back. I couldn't help but smile at hugging Ben like this; I never knew that this was something that I would like to do. When I came to Auradon everything to do with love and physical love made me feel physically sick. But look at me now - very much in love and very much loving cuddling into my perfect Beast.
"Here they are" I heard a cheerful voice say when we walked into the main hall of Auradon Castle. When I looked up I saw Adam and Belle were stood waiting for the pair of us with large smiles on their faces.
"Hello Adam, Belle" I grinned as Ben led me up to his parents, and we all smiled at each other.
"May I let you in on a little secret Mal?" Adam teased.
"Yes" I smiled at him.
"Father-" Ben warned his father and I watched as Adam winked at his son.
"He's been walking around like a lost soul while you have been gone" Adam stated.
"Aww Benny" I cooed as I dropped his hand and I wrapped my arms around his waist and snuggled into his chest. "It's ok" I smiled up at him. "I missed you too" I advised him as I felt his arms wrap around my waist.
"Good" he answered happily before he pressed a kiss against the top of my head.
"I hate being away from you as well" I admitted.
"You were gone for so long Mally" he pouted.
"I know" I said sadly as I snuggled into his chest again.
"So what are you kids doing tonight?" Belle asked eagerly.
"I have no idea" I said as I looked up at Ben. "Ben won't tell me" I joked before I looked over to Adam and Belle.
"No" I heard Ben say as he tightened his arms around me once more.
"Why?" I questioned as I looked up at Ben again.
"I want to sweep you off your feet" he stated lovingly.
"Any point telling you not to?" I asked innocently.
"Nope" he chuckled.
"See what I have to put up with" I teased as I looked over to Adam and Belle causing them both to laugh.
"Hey!" Ben said and when I looked up at him I noticed that he was pouting at me. I winked at him and he then grinned down at me. I loved how playful me and Ben were with each other; and I didn't think this would ever change - and I didn't want it to.